Downeast Coastal Conservancy conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.
DCC Trails
We offer public access hiking trails on 12 of our conservation areas. These trails cover a splendid variety of settings including coastal islands, water trails, riverside walks, beaches, and mountains on the sea.
Events
Beginner Ski Event
January 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWinter Family Fun Day
February 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmVolunteer Workday: Apple Pruning
March 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmVernal Pools Walk
May 10, 2025
Support Our Mission
We need your help to continue protecting special places in coastal Washington County. Join our efforts working to protect the land we all love.
Latest News
Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
In collaboration with the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC), the students and staff at Edmunds Consolidated School (ECS) have developed their first outdoor classroom. Consisting of a trail that winds through an upload conifer forest and travels 500 feet along the Dennys River, the project provides both terrestrial and aquatic learning opportunities to the school’s students.
Contribute to DCC’s $100,000 Matching Campaign
Our annual appeal letter this year includes details of a $100,000 matching challenge. Read the letter below for details of this exciting campaign for DCC! Toggle to full-screen mode at the bottom-right of the letter.
Machias River Preserve Gains Tree Farm Status
On November 14, Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) and the Maine Tree Farm Program hosted a Tree Farm Walk and Talk at Machias River Preserve. Forester Kyle Burdick led the walk through the preserve as he inspected it for Tree Farm status. Attendees learned about the...
80th Year Quest to Hike 13 DCC Public Access Preserves
By Craig Snapp Photos by Craig Snapp As I entered my 80th year on planet Earth, I was moved to do some special things to celebrate the upcoming decadal milestone. A top item on my list was to hike trails in all the Downeast Coastal Conservancy public access preserves...